Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser versus COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser .
Last updated on September 20, 2023. Published on May 31, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser 27 ingredients
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser 27 ingredients
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 25 ingredients
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APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser 27 ingredients
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 25 ingredients
Water • Calendula Officinalis Flower Water • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate • Lauramide Dea • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Butylene Glycol • Panthenol • Beta-Glucan • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract • Borago Officinalis Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Salicylic Acid • Hexylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Benzoate
Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Sodium Chloride • Polysorbate 20 • Styrax Japonicus Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract • Butylene Glycol • Saccharomyces Ferment • Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract • Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract • Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract • Pueraria Lobata Root Extract • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Allantoin • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Betaine Salicylate • Citric Acid • Ethyl Hexanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Sodium Benzoate • Disodium EDTA
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAPRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineAPRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideAPRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAPRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateAPRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 27.
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
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APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser 27 ingredients
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 25 ingredients
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APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser 27 ingredients
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 25 ingredients
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APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser 27 ingredients
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 25 ingredients
You will find better things out there.
This wasn’t completely destructive to my skin back in my late teens (dehydrated oily-combo skin with hormonal acne I assume) but there’s a reason why I only aimed to finish my tube of this....
You will find better things out there.
This wasn’t completely destructive to my skin back in my late teens (dehydrated oily-combo skin with hormonal acne I assume) but there’s a reason why I only aimed to finish my tube of this. Doesn’t cleanse very deeply so I felt I needed to use more product (I was oily, sweaty, and in a very place with very polluted air), and tends to leave me more dry after use. I think I remember it being mildly stinging and irritating, leaving my skin feel more raw afterwards rather than just refreshed and clean. May have also left a residue after washing.
Just, please look for something else. You can find something better, even for a lower price point.
works great on my oily skin, cleanses while not being stripping, so it doesn’t leave my skin feeling tight. 10/10 :)
works great on my oily skin, cleanses while not being stripping, so it doesn’t leave my skin feeling tight. 10/10 :)
Destroyed my skin barrier
I have combination skin and this product just destroyed my skin barrier. There are better products out there. I love COSRX but this product is a no go
Destroyed my skin barrier
I have combination skin and this product just destroyed my skin barrier. There are better products out there. I love COSRX but this product is a no go
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